Lemon Crumb Bars
Experience the bright and refreshing taste of Lemon Crumb Bars, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess. These bars feature a buttery crumbly crust topped with a zesty lemon filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—from family gatherings to casual weeknight desserts. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll find this recipe is not only delicious but also quick to whip up. Perfect for sharing, these Lemon Crumb Bars are sure to bring smiles and compliments from your friends and family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until filling is set and crumbs are golden.
- Cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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